Describe the achievement of the new system of local government also mention the problems that are being faced by these bodies AND describe it's problem also
Answers
are overlapping with the functions of the state list. ... can be genuinely called as the “third tier” of government in India's federal system. ... It's almost like the creation of these bodies are for the namesake. ... They also expect party funds.
Problems in local administration is mentioned below:-
a) Fund
Local government has no source of revenue except the grants from central and state, which has political base rather than requirement.
Local government are allowed to collect taxes from locals, but due to inadequate man power, lack of digitization and awareness they fails to collect tax and general revenue.
b) Function
Although 73rd and 74th amendment provided comprehensive list for area of function enumerated in schedule 11 and 12 in constitution of India.
Most of these items are overlapping with the functions of the state list. Therefore, they have very less scope to be meaningful.
c) Functionaries
Due to uncertainty for flow of funds. Local Government are unable to attract best talent to work with them.
Therefore, other major problems are:-
1. Lack of Awareness - People are not aware about who actually is responsible for particular lacunae.
2. Corruption - Since people are not aware about rights this give opportunity for corruption.
Click to let others know, how helpful is it